Kansas City Calendar of Events

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Through Mar 10-HOME: A Juried Exhibition presente by P&M Artworks, The Writers Place, 3607 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, MO 64111; Artists Erin Russell, Ernest Wedoff, Kate Clements, Sara Bogosh, Teal Wilson, Jasmine Zelaya, Ashley Lugo, Jonah Criswell, Roberto Lugo, Maegan Stracy, Yulie Urano, Zac Miley, and Laura Blumenberg; http://www.writersplace.org/
Opening Night: Jan 14; 6-9pm; free hors d' oeuvres and drinks; half-way through the night we will announce 1st, 2nd and 3rd cash prizes for Best in Show

Through Mar 10-Get Comfortable with Drawing adult studio class, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO; $160, Museum members receive a 20% discount; Learn the basics of putting what you see on the page by drawing from objects in the collection at the museum; work with graphite, charcoal and other drawing media in lessons focusing on line, shape, value, proportion and composition; 816-751-1278; http://www.nelsonatkins.org/
Classes:
Jan 19–March 8, Thursdays, 6:30–8:30pm
Jan 21–March 10, Saturdays, 10am–Noon
Find more classes online

Through Mar 11-HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, The Barn Players, 6219 Martway, Mission, KS; MAP; $18; winner of a Pulitizer Prize for drama (Presented as a Fun Musical Comedy), written by Frankl Loesser and Abe Burrows (the team that wrote “Guys and Dolls”) and is directed at the Barn Players / Barn Players Theatre by Eric Van Horn; Narration by KMBC-TV’s Joel Nichols; a story about the triumph of the common man. The hero is a window washer named J. Pierrepont Finch. After Finch happens upon a book entitled 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying', he decides to begin his rise up the corporate ladder. Following the instructions of the book, Finch lands a job in the mailroom at the World Wide Wicket Company. With the help of his handy book, Finch quickly gains promotions and outsmarts his rival, Bud Frump-who also happens to be the boss's nephew. Finch then gains the love of Rosemary, a secretary at the company. In the end, however, after Finch's ad campaign goes awry, the book can no longer help him. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama
TICKETS; 913-432-9100; 888-838-3006 and 1-800-838-3006 (http://www.brownpapertickets.com/) or http://www.thebarnplayers.org/
INFO LINE on the theatre, shows, season tickets and/or for group sales: 913-432-9100; discounts apply for seniors, students and groups of ten or more
Friday evenings 7:30pm
Saturday evenings 7:30pm
Sunday matinees 2:00pm

Through Mar 13-Request Line: 30 Years of Your Favorites with Via Crucis, Kansas City Chorale, various venues; https://tickets.cto.umkc.edu/public/load_screen.asp

Through Mar 18-World premiere of THE GREAT IMMENSITY, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Copaken Stage, One H&R Block Way (13th and Walnut), KCMO; MAP; Music & Lyrics by Michael Friedman; Book by Steven Cosson; Directed by Steven Cosson; In Collaboration with The Civilians; Supported by Funds from the National Science Foundation; A Recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New American Plays Award; “The Civilians deserve credit as top-notch journalists, creating portraits that are vivid, agenda-free and marked by benevolent irony.”- The New Yorker; Original. Mesmerizing. Catalyzing. Acclaimed theatre innovators The Civilians are celebrated for their endlessly inventive and entertaining spin on the most pressing issues of our time. They now bring their provocative and groundbreaking approach to storytelling to the Rep; an original musical that is part mystery and part morality tale; woven into the story about two sisters’ global journey are authentic interviews with top scientists, indigenous community leaders and those who have been touched by the reality of climate change, deforestation and endangered ecosystems; Appropriate for middle school and up; 816.235.2700; http://www.kcrep.org/
PARKING for Rep patrons is in the H&R Block parking garage, under the building; Park on level 2 through 5 (there is no elevator on level 1); enter the building through the H&R Block center elevator which will take you up to the lobby. The garage is accessible from both Main and Walnut between 13th & 14th streets. Patrons may park in the H&R Block garage starting at 5:00 pm on weeknights and all day Saturday and Sunday on performance days only and only if you have tickets for that performance! If you arrive before 6:00 on weeknights, please press the button at the gate and announce that you are there for the Rep performance
SIGNED PERFORMANCES: The third Saturday matinee of each production for hearing impaired
AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES: With advance notice, audio description is available for groups of 15 or more for any Rep production. Large-print and Braille programs available for each performance; House Manager: 816.235.2780
MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM: Members of the artistic team lead a lively conversation about the creative process behind the play, followed by Q&A; Wednesday, Feb 22, following the 7pm performance
SCHOLARS’ FORUM: Noted scholars and experts lead an in-depth discussion about relevant issues in the play, followed by Q&A; Saturday, Mar 3, following the 2pm performance
ACTORS’ FORUMS: Cast members return to the stage to answer questions in post-performance discussions; Sunday, Mar 4, following the 2pm performance; Tuesday, Mar 6, following the 7pm performance

Through Mar 18-THE WORLD PREMIERE: HUNGRY, On The Jerome Stage, Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St., KCMO; MAP; By Lia Romeo; Directed by Cynthia Levin; High school misfit Amy struggles to fit in at home and at school, dealing with weight gain, boy problems, and her parents’ troubled marriage. But when a minotaur mysteriously appears in her backyard one afternoon, Amy finds help and support from a very unlikely source. Being best friends with a giant, man-eating mythological beast has its difficulties, however, as Amy discovers when the “mean kids” at her high school start going missing. Will the minotaur be her salvation, or her downfall? 816.531.PLAY; http://www.unicorntheatre.org/
Previews Feb 29, March 1 and 2

Through Mar 22-CANstruction, Ward Parkway Shopping Center; free admission; Benefit for Harvesters - The Community Food Network; Teams of Kansas City architects, engineers and contractors build amazing structures using cans of food; when the exhibit closes, the cans are donated to Harvesters; structures are displayed for one month; Megan Hunter: 816-929-3016; mhunter@harvesters.org ; http://www.harvesters.org/

Through Mar 25-ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, 3614 Main, KCMO 64111; MAP; by Dale Wasserman; McMurphy is a charming rogue who contrives to serve a short sentence in an airy mental institution rather in a prison. It seemed like a good idea at the time! This, he learns quickly, was a mistake. He clashes with the head nurse, Nurse Ratched. In the contest of wills that ensues, he quickly takes over the yard and accomplishes what the medical profession has been unable to do for 12 years, he makes a presumed deaf and dumb Indian talk. He leads others out of introversion, stages a revolt so that they can see the world series on television, and arranges a rollicking midnight party with liquor and chippies. Funny and moving, horrifying and tragic, tour de force roles for every actor involved and an unforgettable theatre experience for every audience member; 816-569-3226; office@metkc.org; www.metkc.org

Through April 15-THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST; American Heartland Theatre, 2450 Grand St., KCMO; MAP; Tickets On Sale August 1st, 2011; Currently a smash hit on Broadway, AHT is delighted to bring Oscar Wilde's famous farce back to Kansas City. The Importance of Being Earnest is a glorious comedy of mistaken identities, which ridicules codes of propriety and etiquette. Dashing men about town John Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff pursue fair ladies Gwedolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. Matters are complicated by the imaginary characters invented by both men to cover their on the sly activities-not to mention the disapproval of Gwedolen's mother, the formidable Lady Bracknell, played by Kansas City favorite Jim Korinke! It's a comic masterpiece about class and name dropping; 816.842.9999; http://www.ahtkc.com/
Rated: G
Interpreted Performance:
April 11, 2012 at 7:30pm

Through May 19-Puppet Slam, Paul Mesner Puppets, Paul Mesner Puppet Studio; https://tickets.cto.umkc.edu/public/load_screen.asp

Tickets on sale for May 2nd John Mayer concert at Starlight Theatre; can be purchased online, by phone, or in person at Starlight Theatre Box Office; (816) 363-7827; http://www.kcstarlight.com/


Tickets on sale for July 21st James Taylor concert at Starlight Theatre; can be purchased online, by phone, or in person at Starlight Theatre Box Office; (816) 363-7827; http://www.kcstarlight.com/

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Mar 4-Iditarod Sled Dog Race Start, Anchorage, Alaska; From Anchorage, in south central Alaska, to Nome on the western Bering Sea coast, each team of 12 to 16 dogs and their musher cover over 1150 miles in 10 to 17 days; http://www.iditarod.com/

Mar 6- and every Tuesday after that!
Abel Ramirez Big Band starting the 2012 Season, Finnigan's Hall in The Gold Star Theater (Formerly The Gold Buffet), 503 East 18th Ave. North Kansas City Mo. 64116 (6 Blocks East Of Burlington On 18th St.) and/or (2 Blocks South of Armour Rd. on Fayette St.); 7:30 to 9:30pm; No Cover!!!!! No Reservations! Casual Dress; 816-221-3466
Doors Open at 6pm
Buffet Open from 6:30 – 8pm; $10.95 (Pay at The Bar)
Full Bar till 9:30pm

Mar 6-Puscifer, Music Hall (entrance off 14th Street), 301 West 13th St., KCMO 64105; 8pm; $29.50-$39.50; Walk-up sales at the Municipal Auditorium Box Office Monday-Friday 10am-5pm; TicketMaster: 800.745.3000; http://www.ticketmaster.com/; (816) 513-5000; 800-821-7060

Mar 6-8-LUCKY DUCK, The Folly Theater, 300 W 12th St., KCMO; MAP; Elementary / Family Series; Music by Henry Krieger; Lyrics by Bill Russell; Book by Bill Russell and Jeffrey Hatcher; A singing swan supermodel! It’s The Ugly Duckling meets American Idol with music by the composer of Dreamgirls! Homely songbird Serena runs away from her fowl days of barnyard mockery and discovers that beauty is only feather deep, and she must find her own voice to succeed; 816.474.4444; http://www.follytheater.com/; Box Office (816) 474-6552; http://www.coterietheatre.org/

Mar 7-10-2012 Phillips 66 Women’s Big 12 Basketball Tournament, Municipal Auditorium, 301 West 13th St., KCMO 64105; (816) 513-5000; 800-821-7060; http://www.big12sports.com/
All Session Reserved $90-$72
Single Session Reserved $20-$15 (ON SALE 02/27/12)
Walk-up sales at the Municipal Auditorium Box Office Monday-Friday 10am-5pm; TicketMaster: 800.745.3000; http://www.ticketmaster.com/; (816) 513-5000; 800-821-7060
Session I- Wednesday, Mar 7, 5pm
Session II-Thursday, Mar 8, 11am
Session III-Thursday, Mar 8, 5pm
Session IV-Friday, Mar 9, 12pm
Session V-Saturday, Mar 10, 11am

Mar 7-10-2012 Phillips 66 Men’s Big 12 Basketball Tournament, Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd, KCMO; (816) 949-7100; http://www.sprintcenter.com/ ; http://www.big12sports.com/
Session I- Wednesday, Mar 7, 6pm
Session II-Thursday, Mar 8, 11:30am
Session III-Thursday, Mar 8, 6pm
Session IV-Friday, Mar 9, 6:30pm
Session V-Saturday, Mar 10, 5pm

Mar 7-11-Greater Kansas City Auto Show, Bartle Hall, 301 W 13th St; KCMO 64105; Walk-up sales at the Municipal Auditorium Box Office Monday-Friday 10am-5pm; TicketMaster: 800.745.3000; http://www.ticketmaster.com/; (816) 513-5000; 800-821-7060

Mar 7-April 1-Rapunzel, Paul Mesner Puppets, Paul Mesner Puppet Studio; https://tickets.cto.umkc.edu/public/load_screen.asp

Mar 8-WIN for KC Reading and Fitness Challenge, Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, MO; www.sportkc.org

Mar 8-Kevin Hart, UMKC APC & OSI, UMKC Swinney Recreation Center; https://tickets.cto.umkc.edu/public/load_screen.asp

Mar 9-Tickets on sale for July 20th Chicago & Doobie Brothers at Starlight Theatre; can be purchased online, by phone, or in person at Starlight Theatre Box Office; (816) 363-7827; http://www.kcstarlight.com/


Mar 9-Live Reader's Theatre: Darby O'Gill and the Little People, Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch; 6:30pm; (855) 201-9922; info@WestportCenterfortheArts.org; http://www.westportcenterforthearts.org/events.html

Mar 9-2012 Charity Cook-Off (501c3 entries only), 18th & Fayette, North Kansas City, MO (across the parking lot from NKC Bowl); Chairperson: nkcbob69@yahoo.com ; http://www.northlandfestivals.com/home/charitycookoff

Mar 9-Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Charlotte Street Foundation:
Friday Night Tour of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art led by Tom Gregg, 6 and 7:30pm; FREE, space is limited so RSVP is required; This Charlotte Street Visual Awards Fellow will present a short slide talk about his own art and tour museum pieces; Four-event series; http://www.nelson-atkins.org/ ; http://www.charlottestreet.org/
Second Fridays at the Nelson monthly Happy Hour: 6 to 8pm; cash-bar; occasionally food and live music; Hosted by Young Friends of Art, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s young professionals group; 500 members in their 20s and 30s; Memberships start at $65 a year and help keep the museum available and free to the public; http://www.nelson-atkins.org/support/YFA.cfm

Mar 9-FCM Presents: Richard Goode, Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105; MAP; 8pm; One of the world’s most esteemed pianists, Richard Goode, returns to KC. It was in 1987, at the Folly Theater, that Goode performed all of the Beethoven Sonatas, helping to launch his now legendary career; Presented by Friends of Chamber Music 816.561.9999; http://www.chambermusic.com/

Mar 9-Arianna Quartet, Venue Visitation, Visitation Church; https://tickets.cto.umkc.edu/public/load_screen.asp

Mar 9-11-Cirque Dreams Pop Goes The Rock, Music Hall (entrance off 14th Street), 301 West 13th St., KCMO 64105; $25.50-$63.90; Walk-up sales at the Municipal Auditorium Box Office Monday-Friday 10am-5pm; TicketMaster: 800.745.3000; http://www.ticketmaster.com/; (816) 513-5000; 800-821-7060

Mar 9-18- UMKC Theatre’s A YORKSHIRE TRAGEDY, Studio 116, Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry, KCMO; MAP; This Jacobean tragedy by Thomas Middleton is based on a true story about Walter Calverley who murdered his children and wounded his wife in 1605. This action-packed play is considered one of the most notorious examples of domestic violence in English history where the language is rich and the sword fights are bloody!; Free Parking; Casual dress; Tickets: 816-235-6222; cto@umkc.edu ; http://www.umkctheatre.org/
Previews Mar 9-13

Mar 10-KC Track Club's 34th Annual
Westport St. Patrick's Day Run, Westport Road & Pennsylvania Avenue, KCMO; Race starts: 10am; 4-mile run and walk in the heart of Westport! As an registered individual, team or volunteer, you can raise funds for Bacchus Foundation; costumes and festive attire are encouraged; A commemorative green t-shirt is guaranteed to all PRE-REGISTERED participants; Website; http://kcbacchus.com/
Late Registration & Packet Pick-Up
Friday, March 9, 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday, March 10, 7:30am - 9:30am
Receive Prizes
According to how much money raised
The top 3 most creative costumes win $100, $70 and $30 respectively
Centipede Team Competition-3 or more attached runners. Think up a theme and make costumes! Cash awards of $100, $70, and $30 will be presented to the three most creative teams. The fastest Centipede will be awarded $60
Online Registration closes on March 7 at 11:59pm
Kids Fun Run
All children are invited to participate in the Fun Run at the conclusion of the 4-mile run (about 11:15am). Participants will receive T-shirts. In addition, all finishers will receive a gift bag. The starting line will be near the Start/Finish of the 4-mile run. Distance varies by age group.
Printable registration form
View the course

Mar 10-Snake Saturday Parade & Festival; Rain, Snow or Shine; 816.421.4438; info@northlandfestivals.com; http://www.northlandfestivals.com/
The Parade: 11am-3pm
The BEST place to EAT, DRINK and WATCH? - Germania Klubhaus!!, (Bad Weather? Watch Inside!) 1611 Swift (16th and Swift), NKC; MAP
The parade route: starts 11am (regardless of the weather conditions) at 14th & Swift, travels north on Swift to Armour Road turns east on Armour Road to Howell Street turns south and ends after crossing 18th Street
Parade Theme: "NKC: A Century Of Home Town Pride"
Parade awards ceremony: 3pm in the North Kansas City Community Center
The Festival: 10am-3pm
features activities for people of all ages, carnival rides, food, a car show featuring over 50 race cars, a children's square with free pony rides, petting zoo, live entertainment and much more!
Festival grounds: Armour Road on the north and 18th Avenue on the south, Fayette on the west and Howell on the east.

Mar 10-St. Baldrick's Event, The Pour House (Venue Pending), 7405 Nieman Road, Shawnee, KS 66214; Start Time: 11:30am; FUNDRAISING GOAL: $5,000; Be a hero for kids with cancer! Join this St. Baldrick's event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you'll be a part of the excitement.
The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.
Get involved and you'll be giving hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers; Cathryn Hamilton; 913-669-4764; Samuelcaine@gmail.com ; http://www.stbaldricks.org/

Mar 10-2012 Brookside 32nd Annual
St. Patrick's Warm-Up Parade; Start Time: 2pm; Theme: Leapin' Leprechauns; fun, family event; Jennifer Leon: 816-795-6616, eventplanz@sbcglobal.net; http://www.brooksidekc.org/bba/st-patricks-parade
Download the PDF Entry Form; Deadline for entry forms: March 2, 2012 (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE)
The parade route:
Start at 65th and Wornall
North on Wornall to 63rd St.
East on 63rd St to Main
South on Main St. to Meyer Blvd.
West on Meyer Blvd. to Brookside Rd

Mar 10-Lee's Summit Symphony Spring Classic Concert, Bernard Campbell Performing Arts Center, Lee's Summit High School, 400 SE Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO 64063; 6:30pm pre-concert lecture, 7:30pm concert, End at 9:15pm; Door: $15/adults, $7/students 18 and under; advance: $12/adults, $6/students 18 and under at www.lssymphony.org or at Lee's Summit HyVee stores; Join the Lee's Summit Symphony for the Spring Classic concert. Selections will include Symphony No. 4 (Italian Symphony) by Mendelssohn, Marche Slave by Tschaikowsky, Academic Festival Overture by Brahms, and The Irish Washerwoman from the Irish Suite by Anderson. Dr. Frank Fenley from University of Central Missouri will conduct a pre-concert lecture at 6:30 pm in the LSHS Lecture Hall; Dress- Varied; (816)401-5251; office@lssymphony.org ; www.lssymphony.org

Mar 10-Lincoln's Fifth Wheel: The People's Love for the People's Army, John Wornall House, 6115 Wornall Rd., KCMO; 6-8pm; all of the proceeds are tax deductable for the attendee; A benefit for John Wornall/Alex Majors Houses; $7/person; Historical Interpreters George and Dianne Bernheimer return to the Wornall House for another wine and cheese event. This story of the US Sanitary Commission is told through the voices of Mr. George Templeton Strong, attorney and Treasurer of the Commission, and Mrs. Catharine Dix, a founding member of the Women’s Central Association of Relief which supports the work of the Commission. Mr. Strong and Mrs. Dix will illustrate how skepticism of 1861 about the need and usefulness of the “Sanitary” had changed to praise by 1865 for its work during the Civil War; free parking; Casual Dress; Only 25 seats available; Registration, RSVP Kandice Walker: 816-444-1858; kandice@wornallhouse.org ; http://www.wornallhouse.org/
wine and cheese at 6pm
our interpretors in period attire at 6:30pm

Mar 10-18-NIXON IN CHINA, Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108; Kauffman Center: (816) 994-7200; http://www.kauffmancenter.org/ ; http://www.kcopera.org/
• "THE WEEK THAT CHANGED THE WORLD" - RICHARD NIXON; The Lyric Opera returns to the contemporary repertoire with prolific American composer John Adams' hailed opera about Nixon's historic journey to Red China in 1972. This unprecedented trip by a sitting U.S. President to China, with the hope of meeting Chairman Mao and creating peace, has forever changed the political landscape between the countries.
• Fresh from The Metropolitan Opera production as Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger, baritone James Maddalena (John Brown 2008) and baritone Richard Paul Fink (Rigoletto 2010) return to sing in this Lyric Opera premiere.
• This innovative production utilizes the Muriel Kauffman Theatre's ability to accommodate state-of-the-art lighting, projections, amplification and sound effects that will make the audience feel like they are along for the ride with Nixon on The Spirit of '76
• TICKETS
Subscriptions available online or Patron Services: (816) 471-7344
Single tickets go on sale to the general public August 22, 2011
Sat-7:30pm
Wed-7:30pm
Fri-7:30pm
Sun-2:00pm

Mar 11-25th Anniversary
Irishpalooza-St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Downtown Martin City, MO; 11am-4pm; known as "the biggest little fun parade in Kansas City!" Theme: 25 Years of Goin' Green; 2012 Parade Grand Marshal Gary Lezak; a full day of Irish family fun; Come Be a part of this spectacular Irishpalooza celebrating the past years of fun, community spirit and celebration; Plan on staying after the parade and enjoying an “Irish” dinner at one of our restaurants; http://www.irishpalooza.com/; Volunteer
Pre-parade activities include:
The Prince and Princess Contest (Ages 2–7 yrs.)
The Best Dressed Pet Contest
Faulkner Ranch Kiddie Korral (Ages 10 & under)
Face Painting (All ages!)
Food & Beverage Vendors
The Kansas City Police Department Information Tent
DJ Jeff Holmes – rockin’ all day
Parade starts at 2:00pm with 65+ entries, regardless of weather conditions
Parade Route

Mar 11-Shawnee's Annual St. Patrick’s Parade, Downtown Shawnee, KS; Parade at 1pm; theme TBA; musical entertainment, great food and plenty of fun; sponsored by the Irish American Club of Johnson County and the Shawnee St. Patrick’s Parade Committee; City of Shawnee Website
Parade route: along Johnson Drive from Monrovia east to Nieman Road
Parade Entry: No fee; family friendly parade; Entry forms available at City Hall and http://www.irishamericanclubofshawnee.com/ ; Win up to $300 cash (a pot of gold!) for your parade entry! Winners in 10 different categories
Parade line-up: begins at 11:30am at Johnson Drive and Monrovia
Immediately after the Parade: Knights of Columbus Hall, 11221 Johnson Drive; partake of great Irish food and beverages, plus enjoy the authentic Irish music and congratulate the prize winners

Mar 11-Women’s History Celebration, Alexander Majors House, 8201 State Line Rd, KCMO; 2-4pm; all of the proceeds are tax deductable for the attendee; A benefit for Wornall/Majors Historic Houses; $5; Join us as we travel through time to meet some women from the past. Costumed re-enactors will feature some of history’s most amazing women. These adventurers, explorers and rebels used individual talents and strengths to overcome adversity and hardship. They opened doors for women and made the world a better place for all. Let HER-STORIES inspire you, your daughters and sons too! free parking; Casual Dress; Kandice Walker: 816-444-1858; kandice@wornallhouse.org ; http://www.wornallhouse.org/

Mar 11-Dead Girl Derby:
Shamrock Showdown; River Roll Skate Center, 4720 NW Gateway Ave, Riverside, MO 64150; MAP; 6-9:30pm; Tickets are available in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/217748 or from a DGD player or ref; Walk-up sales available day of event; Will the Lovely Lethals use the luck of the Irish when taking on the Shotgun Sheilas in the first game of the night? Kiss the Blarney Stone and search for a four-leaf clover to support the Deadly Sirens or Royal Pains - whoever you want to win! Free parking; http://www.deadgirlderby.com/ ; www.facebook.com/DeadGirlDerby
Day of Event: Adults-$14, 12 & under-$7, 5 & under-FREE
Advanced Discount Tickets (must be purchased from a Dead Girl): adults-$12, 12 & under-$5
Season Tickets: Adults-$77, 12 & under-$46
Group Tickets of 10 or more: $10/ticket

Mar 11-Tentative Closing Day, Snow Creek Ski Resort, 1 Snow Creek Drive, Weston, MO; Weather permitting; 816-640-2200; http://www.skisnowcreek.com/ ; http://www.westonmo.com/

Mar 11-(Sold out) Radiohead, Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd, KCMO; $48-$58; (816) 949-7100; http://www.sprintcenter.com/

Mar 11-COVER WARS, VooDoo Lounge, Harrah's Casino, NKC, MO; 6:00pm; 21 & over; Banzai Magazine

Mar 11-Rick Steves: European Travel as a Political Act, Carolyn Benton Cockefair Chair, Unity Temple on the Plaza; https://tickets.cto.umkc.edu/public/load_screen.asp

Mar 12-The Kicks Band, big band swing music, Cascone's Italian Restaurant, 6863 W. 91st St, OPKS (91st and Metcalf); MAP; 7:30pm to 9:00pm; Special select menu prices; The best big band jazz swing music, and the finest Italian food; reservations 913-381-6837; http://www.cascones.com/ ; tammy@the-kicks-band.com ; http://www.the-kicks-band.com/

Mar 12-16-Theatre of the Imagination: Spring Break Drama Camp, Blue Valley Northwest High School, 13260 Switzer, OPKS 66213; 9am - 3pm (after care avail till 5:30pm); $75 for the week; 4-13 years old; Be dramatic with our Spring Break Drama Camp! Everyone gets an equal part in a fun production. Great for self confidence and self esteem. Includes free costumes, a snack and a show. Bring as many family and friends as you like; Shows include Clones, Diva, Chipmunks, Werewolves, Blondes vs Brunettes: the Musical &more! Plus a Justin B.-equse singing & dancing class. With us everyone’s a STAR! Miles McMahon: 816-561-2787; tiarts@hotmail.com ; http://www.dramakc.com/

Mar 13-Germania Board Meeting, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City; MAP;
Barbara Will: 913-492-3725

Mar 13-14-Living Proof Live!, Municipal Auditorium, 301 West 13th St., KCMO 64105; (816) 513-5000; 800-821-7060

Mar 14-Harriman-Jewell Series Presents: Murray Perahia, Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105; MAP; 7:30pm; "The soul of a poet, the mind of a thinker, the hands of a virtuoso: no wonder audiences love this quy" Seattle Times critic; Presented by the Harriman Jewell Series: 816.415.5025; http://www.hjseries.org/

Mar 14-20-NAIA 2012 Basketball Championship, Municipal Auditorium, 301 West 13th St., KCMO 64105; (816) 513-5000; 800-821-7060

Mar 15-Card and Game Night, Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City; MAP
SKAT CARD CLUB
Do you know how to play SKAT? If not, would you like to learn? Germans brought this card game with them to America and it still remains popular in German-American communities; We are restarting the SKAT CARD CLUB. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in playing, or learning to play, contact Carlene: (816) 569-5313

Mar 15-18-Peter Brook's Carmen, La tragedie de Carmen (after Bizet), UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, UMKC White Recital Hall, All students admitted FREE at the door, no advance tickets. High School and College students MUST have ID's; https://tickets.cto.umkc.edu/public/load_screen.asp

Mar 16-Westport Center for the Arts’ Brown Bag Concert Series: Rebecca Bell & Marian Thomas, Harpsichordists, J.S. Bach's "The Well-Tempered Clavier", Concert 3, All Souls Unitarian Church, 4501 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64111; 12:10pm; (816) 931-1032; (855) 201-9922; info@WestportCenterfortheArts.org; http://www.westportcenterforthearts.org/events.html

Mar 16-Midnight Blues Orchestra, Turners-GACA Hall, 512 Bong Avenue, Belton, MO 64012; MAP; 7-10pm; $5 cover charge at the door, $5 for delicious hor d'oeuvres and a cash bar; a 10 piece with brass and horns; Play contemporary and classics! Come join us for 3 full hours of music, dancing and delicious food; http://www.gacaofkc.org/

Mar 16-Mostly Foreign Film School: Summer Hours, Westport Coffeehouse, 4010 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, MO. 64111; 6:30pm; 816-756-3221; (855) 201-9922; info@WestportCenterfortheArts.org; http://www.westportcenterforthearts.org/events.html

Mar 16-FCM Presents: Morgenstern Piano Trio, Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105; MAP; 8pm; The Friends of Chamber Music and the UMKC Conservatory co-present this award-winning German trio on its first United States tour as part of the Music Alliance concert series; Presented by Friends of Chamber Music 816.561.9999; http://www.chambermusic.com/

Mar 16-whitechapel w/ Miss May I, After the Burial, the Plot in You, Structures, Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania Ave #150, KCMO 64111; 6:30 Doors, 6:30 Show; All Ages; Box Office (Noon to 6pm, Mon-Fri): (816) 561-2560; http://beaumontkc.com/

Mar 16-Jane’s Addiction, Uptown; $37.50-$65.40; 816-753-8665

Mar 16-Morgenstern Trio, UMKC Conservatory Artist Series, Folly Theatre; https://tickets.cto.umkc.edu/public/load_screen.asp

Mar 16-April 8-THE WHIPPING MAN, Kansas City Repertory, Spencer Theatre in the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, UMKC campus, 4949 Cherry Street, KCMO; MAP; Written By Matthew Lopez; Directed By Eric Rosen; “…compelling Civil War-era drama, filled with fine characterization and unexpected moments of humor.”-Theatermania; Historical.Powerful.Redemptive. Fresh from its extended New York debut comes an extraordinary new work that is rooted in the largely unknown but true history of Jewish slaveholders in the South. The Whipping Man is a powerful exploration of lives that come unraveled as the devastation of slavery is revealed in the wake of the Emancipation Proclamation. Described as “emotionally potent” by The New York Times, The Whipping Man is one of the most original and thrilling news plays about the history of race, religious identity and what it means to be free; Appropriate for high school and up; 816.235.2700; http://www.kcrep.org/
PARKING FREE in lots to the East of the UMKC Performing Arts Center as well as in the MRI Global lot located directly across the street from the former Oak Street Parking Garage; The Oak Street Parking Garage is closed for construction; Although signs in the lots indicate that a faculty/staff permit is required, this is NOT SO during Rep performances
SIGNED PERFORMANCES: The third Saturday matinee of each production for hearing impaired
AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES: With advance notice, audio description is available for groups of 15 or more for any Rep production. Large-print and Braille programs available for each performance; House Manager: 816.235.2780
MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM: Members of the artistic team lead a lively conversation about the creative process behind the play, followed by Q&A; Wednesday, Mar 21, following the 7pm performance
SCHOLARS’ FORUM: Noted scholars and experts lead an in-depth discussion about relevant issues in the play, followed by Q&A.
Saturday, Mar 31, following the 2pm performance
ACTORS’ FORUMS: Cast members return to the stage to answer questions in post-performance discussions; Sunday, Apr 1, following the 2pm performance; Tuesday, Apr 3, following the 7pm performance

Mar 17-The 40th Annual
Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Forty Years of Fáilte
Same route as 2011: Broadway from 33rd Street (Linwood) to 43rd Street, 1.3 miles; MAP; 11am until approx. 1pm; The Parade has become Kansas City’s largest single-day civic event, as well as one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parades in the nation. Tens of thousands of onlookers line the streets to see the hundreds of Irish Floats, Bands, Families, Organizations, Business entries and others celebrate the Feast Day of St. Patrick and our Irish Heritage; Jan Aylward: jan@kcirishparade.com ; Sharon Bundy: sharon@kcirishparade.com ; info@kcirishparade.com ; http://www.kcirishparade.com/

Mar 17-Jeanne Robertson, Folly Theater, 300 W 12th St., KCMO; MAP; $34.50-$41; 816.474.4444; http://www.follytheater.com/

Mar 17-Philippine Medical Society: Annual Medical Ball, InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza; 6:00pm; ; $80 per person; The Philippine Medical Society of Greater Kansas City (PMSGKC) will host its annual Medical Ball, celebrating 37 years of "Reaching Out and Raising Hope," both within the local community and abroad. All proceeds will benefit their annual medical mission in the Philippines, providing healthcare services and medical aid to the underserved, including establishing free local health clinics and providing AED and BLS training. This year’s event is a Green Tie Gala, and everyone is encouraged to dress to their formal best with a "hint of green"; Dr. Christine Nedeau: 816-201-9910; cinedeau@yahoo.com; Dr. Belino Iway; iway@att.net; 816-734-0720

Mar 19-26-Spring Home Show, Bartle Hall, 301 W 13th St; KCMO 64105; (816) 513-5000; 800-821-7060

Mar 20-Take Five Tour, American Jazz Museum, 1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108-1610; 6-7pm; free tour of the American Jazz Museum through the unique perspective of the staff and volunteers; 816-474-8463; takefive@kcjazz.org; http://www.americanjazzmuseum.org/

Mar 21-Mindless Self Indulgence, Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania Ave #150, KCMO 64111; 7pm Doors, 8pm Show; $24-$32.65; All Ages; Box Office (Noon to 6pm, Mon-Fri): (816) 561-2560; http://beaumontkc.com/

Mar 21-April 25-Conservatory Wind Ensemble, UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, UMKC White Recital Hall, All students admitted FREE at the door, no advance tickets. High School and College students MUST have ID's; https://tickets.cto.umkc.edu/public/load_screen.asp

Mar 22-Severe Weather Awareness Class, Platte County Resource Center, 11725 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, Missouri; 9-11:30am; Free; Learn the basics of severe weather safety, emergency planning and disaster preparedness.Keep your home and family safe during storm season! presented by Marty Augustine, a nationally known safety educator and speaker. Augustine is the author of “At Ground Zero”, a best-selling emergency preparedness book; info/RSVP: marty@safekansas.com , Platte County CVB (Jennifer) 816-270-3967
Class Topics Include:
Overview of Local Threats
Importance of Preparedness
Lessons from the Past
Creating an Emergency Supply Kit
Developing an Emergency Plan
Home Protection & General Safety

Mar 22-April 26-Conservatory Wind Symphony, UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, UMKC White Recital Hall, All students admitted FREE at the door, no advance tickets. High School and College students MUST have ID's; https://tickets.cto.umkc.edu/public/load_screen.asp

Mar 23-OLIVER BUTTON IS A SISSY, Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105; MAP; 10am, 11:30am; Based on a story of a boy who stands up to bullies, not by fighting, but by staying true to himself; 816.474.4444; http://www.follytheater.com/

Mar 23-Andrew Bird, Uptown Theatre, 3700 Broadway, KCMO; $23-$43.90; 816-753-8665; http://www.uptowntheater.com/

Mar 23-24-Operation KidSafe digital systems, Randy Reed Nissan, 9600 NW Prairie View Road, Kansas City, MO 64153; free for the entire community; The system can digitally fingerprint and photograph a child in 30 seconds or less with no ink and no film. The family has a digital quality set of prints that last a lifetime; There is no data-basing. The parent is handed the finished product, a letter size document -with the child’s digital fingerprints and photo; The quality is so good that the prints can be scanned into the National Crime Computer if the child is ever missing; The focus is education, so each parent will receive the top tips for safety at the event; Local Contact: 877-216-2541; Mark Bott National Program Director: 217-726-6393; 866-962-5487; marka@kidsafeprints.com ; Sales: info@kidsafeprints.com ; http://kidsafeprints.com/
Friday
Noon-6pm
Saturday
10am-4pm

Mar 23-25-Revolution Talent Competition 2012, Music Hall (entrance off 14th Street), 301 West 13th St., KCMO 64105; Registration required; (816) 513-5000; 800-821-7060

Mar 24-Workshop: Kids Team Up for Art, Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch; 10:30am-3:30pm; FREE Children's Art Workshop with Local Artist, Stan Morgan; Grades K-8; REGISTER NOW!; (855) 201-9922; info@WestportCenterfortheArts.org; http://www.westportcenterforthearts.org/events.html

Mar 24-Chef's Classic Knock OUT 'Bout, St James Academy, 24505 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66227; 11:00am-3:00pm; All net proceeds go to St. Paul Catholic School a 501c3 non-profit; $50 VIP/$30 General Admission; http://www.spcatholic.org/school/chefsclassic/index.html
8 Chefs – 3 Hours…Only 1 can be Champion!
The Culinary Competition
Consisting of 3 rounds of “boxing” competition – 8 chef’s will be competing for the title of CHAMPION. The chefs will sample a cold hors d'oeuvres in Round 1. In Round 2, the chefs will sample hot hors d'oeuvres. During each of these rounds – the ticket holders with VIP tickets will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite dish of each round. The chefs with the combined top 2 scores will move to Round 3 KNOCK OUT 'BOUT. Round 3 will consist of a live cooking contest where all ticket holders can watch the competition. The chefs will not know the ingredients with which they will be cooking and they will have 45 min to prepare their dishes. A panel of 3 celebrity judges will choose the winner of the final round.
Contestants:
Chef Amber DiGiovanni, Talk Radio Host, Cookbook Author, Chef, Culinary Consultant and more!
Chef Brandon Winn - "Room39"
Chef Michael Foust - "The Farmhouse Restaurant"
Chef Bradley Gilmore - "Gram & Dunn" Located on the Plaza
Chef Charles d'Albaing - "Chaz" in the Raphael Hotel on the Plaza
Chef Shannon Kimball - American Royal People's Choice Winner
Duane Daugherty - Mr Doggity Foods
Chef Tate Roberts - from EBT
Celebrity Judges
Celina Tio of Julian
Colby Garrelts of Bluestem
John Newkirk of KC NAPKINS Food Blog
The Food & Beverage Experience
Vendors from all over the metro will be sampling their food, wine, and beverages for the public. There will also be culinary-related vendors with items for sale. All ticket holders will have access to the F&BE

Mar 24-Prairie Paws Pet Adoption Clinic, Advantage Ford, 402 N. Main, Ottawa, KS 66067; noon-3pm; Come visit dogs and cats that need a forever home! We will have furry guests with us for three hours! Kristin Hough gets to clean up!

Mar 24-GERMAN DINNER!! Germania Klubhaus, 1611 Swift in North Kansas City; MAP; Come and enjoy a delicious meal! $15.00; Reservations by Wednesday,March 21st; Gretel: (913) 888-6040
Sauerbraten and Gravy, Spaetzle, Green Beans, Green Beans / Grüner Bohnen, Rolls and Butter, Dessert
Cocktails 6:00pm
Dinner 7:00pm

Mar 24-KC Roller Warriors, Municipal Auditorium, 301 West 13th St., KCMO 64105; 7pm; Walk-up sales at the Municipal Auditorium Box Office Monday-Friday 10am-5pm; TicketMaster: 800.745.3000; http://www.ticketmaster.com/; (816) 513-5000; 800-821-7060
Day of Event-Adults-$16; 12 & Under-$8; 5 & Under-FREE
Advanced Tickets-Adults-$13; 12 & Under-$6; 5 & Under-FREE
Season Tickets-Adults-$66; 12 & Under-$36
Group Tickets of 10 or more-$11/ticket

Mar 24-Piffaro & King's Noyse; Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral; 8:00pm; http://www.chambermusic.org/

Mar 25-Script in Hand Series: SISTERS ROSENSWEIG by Wendy Wasserstein, Helzberg Auditorium, Downtown; , Central Library, 14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, MO; FREE, but please RSVP; These have been "sellouts" in recent years; some of the great literary works of our time illustrated on stage; Presented by Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre under the sponsorship of the Kansas City Public Library; Reservations: 816.701.3407; http://www.kclibrary.org/

Mar 25-Mike Epps "I'm Still Standing Tour", Municipal Auditorium, 301 West 13th St., KCMO 64105; 7pm; $44-$62; Walk-up sales at the Municipal Auditorium Box Office Monday-Friday 10am-5pm; TicketMaster: 800.745.3000; http://www.ticketmaster.com/; (816) 513-5000; 800-821-7060

Mar 28-Fashion Group International hosts "The New Rules of Retail" Panel Discussion; Location: TBD; http://www.fgi.org/
The panelists address major issues including:
- Inflating costs and their impact on pricing and consumer behavior
- The deluge of discount “deals” online and the effect on overall pricing strategies offline
- The major issues around the dynamics of e-commerce and the future of “bricks and clicks”
- Their views on major structural and strategic changes for the industry and their companies
- What it will take to win the consumer’s dollar, today, tomorrow and into the future?
Panel Members:
Kate McKinney from K2Media
John McClain owner of Habitat Shoes
Chuck Matney owner of Matney Floral Design
6:30pm Cocktails
7:00pm Panel Discussion

Mar 29-Peak at the Play Party: Time Stands Still, Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111; MAP; 6pm; Free, but reservations are required; Want to get to know more about the Unicorn? Looking to be more involved in our future? Gain a unique insight on how the Unicorn operates, artistically and fiscally. Meet the staff and board over cocktails and learn why we are so dedicated to our mission. Then watch part of an actual rehearsal of one of our plays this season; 816-531-7529, Ext. 12 (development department); development@unicorntheatre.org ; http://www.unicorntheatre.org/

Mar 30-Bobby Watson's Gates BBQ Suite, Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, Unity on the Plaza; https://tickets.cto.umkc.edu/public/load_screen.asp

Mar 30-31-Mecum High Performance Spring Auction, Bartle Hall, 301 W 13th St; KCMO 64105; Doors open each day at 8am; $15 per person, children under 12 free; http://mecum.com/; (816) 513-5000; 800-821-7060

Mar 31-FREE ADMISSION to the Kansas City Zoo for Jackson and Clay County residents with proof of residency; 816.513.5800; http://www.kansascityzoo.org/

Mar 31-St. Baldrick's Event, Park University (Venue Pending), 2 Main street, Parkville, MO 64152; Start Time: noon; FUNDRAISING GOAL: $30,000; Be a hero for kids with cancer! Join this St. Baldrick's event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you'll be a part of the excitement.
The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.
Get involved and you'll be giving hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers; Phillip P Reeder: 816-550-2465; phillip.reeder@park.edu ; http://www.stbaldricks.org/

Mar 31-Gone With the Wind Tea Party & Vintage Fashion Show, Vaile Mansion, 1500 North Liberty Street, Independence, Missouri 64050; MAP; 2-4pm; Tickets $25; Limited Seating; Tasty tidbids & melodious harp music provided as guests; Fabulous fashions of the past will be modeled by lovely ladies; Mansion: (816) 325-7430; Ron Potter: (816) 229-8293; http://www.visitindependence.com/

Mar 31-BasketBALL 2012, College Basketball Experience (CBE) at the Sprint Center, 1401 Grand Boulevard, KCMO 64106; 4:30pm; A benefit for Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland; $125 online, by phone or by mail, $75 of the proceeds are tax deductable; Enjoy watching both the NCAA Final Four games on giant screens on two floors of The CBE while enjoying contests, casino-style games, silent and live auctions, food and open bars; Free Parking; Casual Dress; Angela Lawrence: 913.341.8828; angela@parkinsonheartland.org ; http://www.parkinsonheartland.org/

Mar 31-The Diplomatic Ball, Count Basie Ballroom, Kansas City Downtown Marriott, 200 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri; $60/person; Formal or Ethnic Attire; "Northern Lights" Hosts: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Scotland, Sweden; ; RSVP by Mar 17, 2012 to Cindy Pearson: (913) 262-2291, PearsonRR@aol.com or Jennifer Mckee (913) 780-6736, jenmckee@juno.com (Ethnic Commissioners for Germany)
Schedule for the Evening:
6:00pm-Cash Bar
6:45pm-Seating
7:00pm-Double Entree Dinner featuring Nordic Salmon in Pastry and Tenderloin Beef Kabob or a vegetarian substitute.
Live Entertainment
by Denmark, Finland, Norway, Scotland, Sweden
Ballroom Dancing - JWB Jazz Band

Mar 31-April 1-COA Cheer & Dance-Mid-America Open Nationals, Municipal Auditorium, 301 West 13th St., KCMO 64105; Registration required; (816) 513-5000; 800-821-7060

Mar 31-April 1-PBR: Professional Bull Riders, Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO; 816-949-7100; http://www.sprintcenter.com/


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